VPN and proxy detection with IP Geolocation API
Build production-ready vpn and proxy detection features using the IP Geolocation API from Helix-API. This guide covers setup, integration, and best practices.
Why Use IP Geolocation API for VPN and proxy detection?
Production Ready
Battle-tested API with consistent response format and error handling.
Low Latency
Built-in caching and optimized infrastructure for fast responses.
Easy Integration
Standard REST API with OpenAPI spec. Works with any language or framework.
Free to Start
Start with the free tier on RapidAPI. Scale when you're ready.
Quick Start
vpn-and-proxy-detection.js
// VPN and proxy detection with IP Geolocation API
const response = await fetch(
"https://ip-geolocation-by-helix-api.p.rapidapi.com/lookup/{ip}",
{
method: "GET",
headers: {
"X-RapidAPI-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY",
"X-RapidAPI-Host": "ip-geolocation-by-helix-api.p.rapidapi.com"
}
}
);
const { status, data } = await response.json();
console.log("VPN and proxy detection result:", data);Available Endpoints
GET
/lookup/{ip}Full geolocation for an IP
GET
/lookup/meLookup caller's IP
POST
/bulkLookup up to 20 IPs
Other Use Cases for IP Geolocation API
Fraud detectionContent localizationAd targetingAnalyticsAccess controlGDPR compliance geofencingBot detection and filteringRegional pricing pagesUser registration validationGeo-targeted push notificationsShipping cost estimationTax jurisdiction detectionContent licensing enforcementMulti-region load balancingLogin anomaly detectionAudience segmentationCompliance audit loggingLocation-based feature flagsISP throttle detection